The nameAylin

Aylin is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning "moon halo". It is popular in Turkey and among Hispanic families in the United States.

Girl's name
Turkish

Meaning

Aylin comes from the Turkish ay, "moon", and is usually read as "moon halo" or "moonlight".

Origin

Turkish.

History

Aylin is a leading name in Turkey. It reached the American top 370.

Famous people named Aylin

Aylin Tezel, actress
Aylin Kösetürk, singer

Popularity of the name Aylin

Aylin in the United States

388thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024

2015peak year (899 births)

16,047babies named Aylin in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Aylin was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 7,190 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Aylin. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Aylin in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 766 births a year.

Aylin in the United Kingdom

443rdmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2025peak year (100 births)

749babies named Aylin in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Aylin was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 382 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Aylin. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aylin in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 67 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.

Aylin in France

364thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures

2012peak year (175 births)

3,485babies named Aylin in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aylin in Belgium

145thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025

2025peak year (61 births)

1,097babies named Aylin in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Aylin in Switzerland

114thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025

2016peak year (85 births)

1,271babies named Aylin in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Aylin in Austria

117thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025

2011peak year (75 births)

1,385babies named Aylin in Austria since 1984

Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Sibling names for Aylin

Names from the same generation as Aylin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aylin mean?

Aylin comes from the Turkish ay, "moon", and is usually read as "moon halo" or "moonlight".

What is the origin of the name Aylin?

Turkish.

Is Aylin a girl's or a boy's name?

Aylin is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Aylin?

In 2024, Aylin was the 388th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 813 births.

What are good sibling names for Aylin?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Annalise, Lena, Beatrice and Liana for a sister, Titus, Ibrahim, Romeo and Yusuf for a brother.

Who are famous people named Aylin?

Aylin Tezel, actress; Aylin Kösetürk, singer.